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The forgotten ergonomic When we hear “ergonomics” around the office, lab, or factory floor, we think of proper workstation height, good computer screen and keyboard placement, and correct seating. But there’s one other ergonomic variable that’s often left to chance:…

Ergonomic factors such as workzones, workstation height, and proper seating are essential to prevent repetitive stress injuries. Hours spent in front of a computer screen, typing on a keyboard, and manipulating a mouse are root causes of gradual onset injuries such as eye strain,…

Your seat matters! A 2013 survey[1] found that some 86% of working Americans sit all day. And about 70% of them hate it. Most of us know that prolonged sitting leads to health problems. We’re advised to get up and…

We're all different sizes and heights. "Neutrality" is a major goal of proper ergonomic design. It simply means working in a position where our muscles are not subject to unneeded stress or strain while sitting or standing at a desk or workstation.…

One of the basic principles of ergonomics is to work in neutral. This means making sure your body remains under minimal stress for the task at hand by keeping it aligned and balanced while at a desk or workstation—whether it’s…

Welcome to the Workplace Modular Systems Blog. We’ll be posting brief articles every few weeks about workplace and workstation issues and news. During 2017 our main focus will be on workstation ergonomics. There are many formal definitions of “ergonomics” (just…

Welcome to the new look of workplacenh.com! We’ve designed this new website to be just as useful as the old, but also with numerous improvements and lots of new content. These include: A “responsive” design that insure complete legibility and ease…